Writing on engineering, delivery, quality, and the systems behind reliable products.

Passing tests are useful evidence, not proof that a release is safe. Real release confidence comes from understanding coverage, risk, environments, and other metrics.

Is QA dead? Not quite. But the low-value parts of testing are disappearing fast. Here's what modern QA actually looks like in 2026.

Manual and automated testing both matter. The strongest teams know where each adds value, and why trying to automate everything is usually a mistake.

Missing tests create risk, but flaky tests create confusion. Good automation should build trust, not train teams to ignore the signal.